Stacy’s Smokehouse BBQ Phoenix Stacy Phipps’s no-frills smokehouse is a breath of fresh (or is it smoky?) air. The decor, in true barbecue-joint tradition, is nonexistent, but the beef ribs and chicken are outstanding. 1650 East Indian School Road; 602-230-6724 Bulldog Barbecue North Miami Equipped with a menu of both traditional (brisket, baby back ribs)... View Article

Ubuntu Napa Jeremy and Deanie Fox are the husband-and-wife team behind what is arguably the country’s most ambitious vegetable-driven restaurant. Much of the produce used in their dishes, including lemon cucumbers with miso bagna cauda, and blackened melon with basil and avocado, comes from their biodynamic garden. 1140 Main St.; 707-251-5656 Green Zebra (pictured) Chicago... View Article